US Bridges

IH 45 Nbml over SP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020050003274

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Nbml over SP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Nbml over SP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 92,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,070 by 2033. The structure is 1,192 ft (363.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Nbml
CrossesSP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin
Location1.80 MI SE of US 59
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72903, -95.33817
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+18 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,192 ft (363.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,190 (2013)
Projected traffic129,070 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Nbml over SP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is IH 45 Nbml over SP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Nbml over SP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin carry?

About 92,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Nbml over SP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin?

The structure is 1,192 ft (363.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Nbml over SP 5 NB Hbandt RR Elgin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.